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On Atkins, carbs are only severely restricted (20 carbs a day) initially as a way to detox and rid yourself from the cravings bad carbs can cause, generally that is 2 weeks, but some people decide to do it longer than 2 weeks. Carbs are gradually increased as you do this way of eating so that eventually you know how many you can have in order to maintain your weight loss. They never mention that when trashing this diet. It's not at all just fried eggs, bacon, butter and cheese. I eat a much healthier diet on Atkins than I've ever eaten in my life of fresh vegetables, fruits and lean meat, fish and chicken. If I'm hungry, I eat. More importantly, I can stick to it. I've maintained the weight loss for a year, I've never felt better and my cholesterol numbers are great. And, I have the full support of my doctor who understands how this way of eating really works.

60 posted on 09/05/2006 1:57:10 PM PDT by jennyjenny

71 posted on 09/05/2006 3:44:53 PM PDT by wouldntbprudent (If you can: Contribute more (babies) to the next generation of God-fearing American Patriots!)

I eat a much healthier diet on Atkins than I've ever eaten in my life of fresh vegetables, fruits and lean meat, fish and chicken. If I'm hungry, I eat. More importantly, I can stick to it. I've maintained the weight loss for a year, I've never felt better and my cholesterol numbers are great. And, I have the full support of my doctor who understands how this way of eating really works.

AMEN!!!! Preach it, sister!

78 posted on 09/05/2006 6:07:21 PM PDT by Tamar1973 (Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.)

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